Anganwadi centers are the
primary local institution where community activity can be focused with more
credentials, when considering the significance and its importance in socio-psychological
development of children and mothers. Anganawadi centers were set up under the
ICDS (Integrated Child Development Scheme) in 1975.
Beneficiaries
under the scheme are:
- Children in the age group of 0-6 years
- Pregnant women and
- Lactating mothers
Services
under ICDS.
- Ø Supplementary Nutrition
- Ø Pre-school non-formal education
- Ø Nutrition & health education
- Ø Immunization
- Ø Health check-up and
- Ø Referral services
Immunization, health check-up
and referral services are related to health and are provided through National
Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure. The other three services are
offered at Anganwadi Centers through Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi
Helpers (AWHS) at grassroots level.
A
step towards model Anganwadi:
Indicators
of model Anganwadi:
- · High facility infrastructure
- · Sufficient ventilation and lighting
- · Sanitation facilities
- · Technological assistance
- · Electricity and water supply facility
- · Qualified and well trained workers
- · Efficient distribution of services among the beneficiaries
Anganwadi centers can facilitate and support
generation of human and social capital at the micro level. So the co-operation
of people and public representatives should be sought for development of
Anganwadi centers. Regular
training camps should be organized for the workers to increase their knowledge
regarding different aspects of services provided especially growth monitoring
and supplementary nutrition. They should also be supported with financial
assistance at a decent rate.
Local design depending on the geo
climatic conditions and construction material can be adopted when constructing
Anganwadi building.solar-power system can be installed to make them energy
efficient,and television for teaching purpose.
Each
Anganwadi will be treated as a centre where education can be received by
children and they can also engage in play activities and access nutrition. The interior should be designed in such a way
that children will get attracted and acquire knowledge. Seats and activity
tables should be made available to children. Educational and sports kits (Production
of outdoor play equipment). Activity based learning approaches can be adopted.
Cultural and sports competitions can be organized .A library with children’s
book and magazines can be included. Rehabilitation of differently able children
should also be taken care.
Availing of a team of resource persons, for continuous
assistance, monitoring and evaluation of service delivery can be initiated by
panchayat. Anganwadi can act as a community center for children and mothers.
Centre will also be a platform for skill development. This centre act as a
focus for immunization, maternal care and gender sensitisation.An integrated Anganwadi
model can be encouraged, which provides smart education, mobile vans, health
awareness and skill training. The time should be allocated for the education of
children and skill development in equal manner.
Youth can facilitate the functioning of
anganavadi through conducting interactive sessions, workshops, providing
technical assistance, coordinating cultural activities and enhancing community participation.
Street theatre,one act play, focus group discussions, skill development
programmes etc can be lead by young people to aware the importance and
functioning of anganwadis.Youth can
conduct study circles, Health camps, and carry out research studies on the
same.
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